The second goldenrod is my favourite too. As for the first… cabbage butterflies and exposure, exposure and cabbage butterflies, always the same dilemma. Those critters are the very definition of bright white.

Argh, my eyes! All the happy colours!
I love the first photo, the fuzziness and mistiness with the overexposed contrast make a very interesting picture. The second goldenrod shot has got perfect emphasis, though -- practically no background at all! Plus it looks a lot of fun. I’m enjoying the perspective in the pink flower photo, too. Puts you right in the action! Magic.